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AF52 KBE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 176,112 miles on the clock, averaging 10,080 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for AF52 KBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,080

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,636
Average per year10,080
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 KBE 31k67k103k140k176k '05'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,112 miles
Since last MOT+11,636 miles
PASS
Mileage164,476 miles
Since last MOT+7,536 miles
PASS
Mileage156,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,940 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage151,730 miles
Since last MOT+7,350 miles
PASS
Mileage144,380 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,370 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage137,223 miles
Since last MOT+10,128 miles
PASS
Mileage127,095 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage119,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,504 miles
Since last MOT+8,705 miles
PASS
Mileage110,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,799 miles
Since last MOT+9,285 miles
PASS
Mileage101,514 miles
Since last MOT+10,232 miles
PASS
Mileage91,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,282 miles
Since last MOT+6,065 miles
PASS
Mileage85,217 miles
Since last MOT+13,457 miles
PASS
Mileage71,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,760 miles
Since last MOT+24,141 miles
PASS
Mileage47,619 miles
Since last MOT+16,976 miles
PASS
Mileage30,643 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 KBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 KBE

What car is AF52 KBE?

AF52 KBE is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AF52 KBE?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 KBE was 176,112 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 KBE passed its MOT?

AF52 KBE has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2020.

Is AF52 KBE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 KBE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF52 KBE?

AF52 KBE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.